We Day at KeyArena

We Day, a youth educational and empowerment event, brings celebrities and thousands of students to KeyArena. (Click expand arrow on the bottom right of the image for a larger view. Use your arrow keys to advance gallery.)

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on March 27, 2013 8:59 PM

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Surprise guest Macklemore, aka Ben Haggerty, greets screaming fans during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers. This was Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' first public performance in their hometown since they kicked off their world tour with a show at WaMu Theater last year. We Day is a youth educational and empowerment event organized by the Free the Children charity. Students earned a seat at the event through their commitment to do good. less

Surprise guest Macklemore, aka Ben Haggerty, greets screaming fans during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to ... more

Students cheer during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers. We Day is a youth educational and empowerment event organized by the Free the Children charity. Students earned a seat at the event through their commitment to do good. less

Students cheer during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers. We Day is a youth ... more

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Students cheer during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle. The event... Photo-4387049.59221 - seattlepi.com

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Participants raise their hands during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers.

Participants raise their hands during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers.

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Participants raise their hands during We Day at KeyArena in... Photo-4387050.59221 - seattlepi.com

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Ryan Lewis and Ben Haggerty, aka Macklemore, are interviewed by Kid President, aka Robbie Novak during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle.

Ryan Lewis and Ben Haggerty, aka Macklemore, are interviewed by Kid President, aka Robbie Novak during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle.

The crowd throws up their arms during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers.

The crowd throws up their arms during We Day at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers.

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The crowd throws up their arms during We Day at KeyArena in... Photo-4387203.59221 - seattlepi.com

Audience members listen to a speaker during We Day. Photo-4387294.59221 - seattlepi.com

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We Day co-founder Craig Kielburger speaks alongside Seahawks coach Pete Carroll during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers. We Day is a youth educational and empowerment event organized by the Free the Children charity. Students earn a seat at the event through their commitment to do good. less

We Day co-founder Craig Kielburger speaks alongside Seahawks coach Pete Carroll during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students ... more